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Rajamohan (Director) Rajamohan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who works predominantly in the Tamil film industry. Known for his realistic storytelling and rooted characters, he made his directorial debut with Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum (2009), a critically acclaimed rural drama. With a career spanning over two decades, Rajamohan has also contributed as an assistant director, dialogue writer, and lyricist in various successful projects.

Early Life and Education Rajamohan was born in Rajakkamangalam, Nagercoil, in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu to Rengappan and Valliammal. He pursued his early education at Government High School, Puliyampatti, Pollachi, and later attended AVD Higher Secondary School, Ganapathipuram, Nagercoil. He graduated with a Master of Arts in History from Hindu College, Nagercoil.

Personal Life Rajamohan is married to Prema Suja Rajamohan, and the couple has two daughters, Priyanka Rajamohan and Thanmayi Rajamohan. He has two brothers: Kavignar Selvamurugan R, an elder brother, and Sivakumar R, a younger brother.

Career Assistant Director Rajamohan began his journey in the Tamil film industry in July 1999, working as an assistant director. He was mentored under notable filmmakers and contributed to several commercially successful and critically appreciated films, including:

Nee Varuvai Ena

Vinnukkum Mannukkum

Kadhaludan

Aai

Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu

Directorial Career Rajamohan made his directorial debut with Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum (2009), which received positive reviews for its grounded portrayal of rural life and featured music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film went on to become a cult favorite and was noted for its emotional depth and musical score.

He continued to explore diverse genres with films such as:

Vanavarayan Vallavarayan (2014) – A commercial entertainer that showcased rural brotherhood and comedy.

Address – A socio-political drama.

Father – A Kannada-Tamil bilingual family drama, which received national attention during its announcement in 2024 and featured actors Krishna and Amrutha Iyengar. The film's first-look poster was launched by Anand Pandit and R. Chandru, adding to its buzz across South Indian cinema.

Dialogue Writing and Lyricist Work In addition to direction, Rajamohan has penned dialogues for notable films:

The Village (Amazon Prime series)

Samaran (2013)

He also wrote three songs as a lyricist in the film 13.

Recognition Rajamohan's debut film has often been recognized in retrospectives about Tamil cinema's musical gems. His collaboration with Yuvan Shankar Raja in Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum was featured in Film Companion’s article on Yuvan’s best-kept musical secrets.

In 2021, The Times of India described Rajamohan as a filmmaker with a revolutionary vision in a profile titled “Atharvaa is the next Puratchi Nayakan: Rajamohan”.

Filmography As Director Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum (2009)

Vanavarayan Vallavarayan (2014)

Address

Father (Upcoming)

As Assistant Director Nee Varuvai Ena

Vinnukkum Mannukkum

Kadhaludan

Aai

Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu

Dialogue Writer The Village

Samaran

As Lyricist 13 – 3 songs

External Links

Film Companion on Kunguma Poovum

MovieCrow News – Atharvaa’s Next

TOI Profile

Cinema Express: Father Announcement

The News Mill – Poster Launch